Ruth Hamilton

Ruth Hamilton

Homes Editor

Ruth is TechRadar's Homes Editor specializing in air (vacuum cleaners, robovacs, fans and air purifiers), and hair (hair dryers, straighteners and stylers). She has been in consumer journalism since 2020, reviewing and writing about everything from outdoor kit to mattresses and wellness gadgets, with stints on Tom's Guide and T3 before joining TechRadar. Before that, she worked on various design titles, in print and online.

Articles by: Ruth Hamilton

Henry Quick Corded vacuum cleaner

I've been using a corded vacuum for two weeks, and it's made me wonder whether modern cordless stick vacs really are the best option

By Ruth Hamilton published

When did everyone get together and decide all modern vacuums needed to be exactly the same?

The Dyson Cool CF1 is facing slightly to the right on a table top in front of a leafy green plant and a pink wall. The remote control is on the table to the right of the fan.

'It drags air in from the rest of the room': Dyson engineer explains what makes its bladeless fans so powerful

By Ruth Hamilton published

Dyson is a master at moving air – here's how they do it.

Person holding Shark PowerDetect cordless vacuum and Shark Detect Pro cordless

I've tested a whole load of Shark vacuums, and these are the 3 I'd buy with my own money

By Ruth Hamilton published

Each of these models will suit a slightly different customer, but they're all excellent.

Person holding Dyson V16 and Gen5detect vacuums

I tested Dyson's most expensive vacuums side-by-side and there was a clear winner – and it wasn't the one I expected

By Ruth Hamilton published

Here's how the Dyson V16 Piston Animal and Gen5detect compare for cleaning power, ease of use and value for money.

Dyson V16 Piston Animal cordless stick vacuum

Dyson is about to unveil auto-empty docks for its stick vacs – here's why it could be a game changer

By Ruth Hamilton published

Dyson is hopping on the auto-empty bandwagon, and I'm not mad about it.

Dyson V15 Detect vs Gen5detect vacuum cleaners

Dyson V15 Detect vs Gen5detect: which is the better vacuum?

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

I tested two of Dyson's most capable, expensive cordless vacuums side by side – here's what I learned.

Dyson V16 Piston Animal cordless stick vacuum being used on a rug in a living room

Dyson V16 Piston Animal review: a powerful vacuum let down by a poorly designed floorhead

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

The V16 Piston Animal boasts tons of useful features, but the new floorhead isn't one of them.

Close up of screen on Dyson V16 Piston Animal cordless stick vacuum, showing that it's in Auto mode

Dyson's new flagship vacuum knows exactly what kind of floor it's on and adapts to save you battery – here's how it works

By Ruth Hamilton published

The V16 Piston Animal delivers more thorough cleaning without wasting any battery.

Dyson V16 Piston Animal, Gen5detect and V15 Detect on a sofa

I tested the cleaning powers of Dyson's new flagship vacuum against two older models, and I couldn't believe the results

By Ruth Hamilton published

The V16 Piston Animal has the more impressive suction specs, but the test results tell a different story.

Dyson V8 Cyclone vacuum

"If you change the format, you change a huge amount": Dyson engineer on why the revamped V8 vacuum has an old-school design

By Ruth Hamilton published

I chatted to an engineer about how they chose what got updated, and what didn't, for the new V8 Cyclone.

Deebot X11 OmniCyclone

This robovac uses agentic AI to make its own cleaning decisions, and I'm not sure whether to be excited or terrified

By Ruth Hamilton published

The new Ecovacs Deebot robot vacuum knows when you've made poor setting decisions, and can correct your mistakes.

Eufy Omni S2 with scent capsule

Eufy's new robot vacuum will make your home smell like a spa, and it's the cleaning appliance-fragrance plugin crossover I've been waiting for

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Omni S2 sucks up your dust and leaves a fresh scent in its wake.

Dyson Hot + Cool HF1 fan

Dyson's new smart fan heater looks so cosy, I'm almost excited for the cold weather to arrive

By Ruth Hamilton published

Summer is over, but I have my eye on the new Dyson smart heater to warm my cockles when temperatures start to drop.

Close up of screen on Submarine version of Dyson V16 Pistol vacuum

There's a new Dyson vacuum-mop combo – and I can't believe this big problem hasn't been fixed

By Ruth Hamilton published

The V16 Piston Animal Submarine could be great, but I'm worried it's going to fail in the same way as its predecessor.

Tineco Floor One S9 Scientist wet-and-dry vacuum

Tineco’s new wet-dry vac has a built-in squeegee so your floors won’t end up slippery

By Ruth Hamilton published

Wave goodbye to too-wet floors.

Dyson V8 vacuum cleaner in use

Confused by Dyson's vacuum names? Me too – so I asked a Dyson engineer to explain

By Ruth Hamilton published

"Relevant towards the technology but sometimes not the most coherent."

Deebot X11 OmniCyclone robot vacuum

This robovac has an ingenious feature that makes it perfect for big homes

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

The Ecovacs Deebot X11 speed-charges its battery while it's cleaning its mop pads, so it never runs out of juice.

Dyson V8 and Dreame R20 vacuums

I've tested dozens of vacuums – these are the best cheap vacuums I'd recommend

By Ruth Hamilton last updated

No one wants to spend a fortune on a vacuum – these are the best budget buys we've tested.

LUBA mini AWD LiDAR robot mower on a demo lawn

This new robot mower switches between LiDAR, RTK and cameras to make sure it never gets lost

By Ruth Hamilton published

Mammotion's latest lawnbot can handle shade, poor satellite signal, and yards filled with obstructions.

A sign of the IFA logo, with the Messe Berlin complex in the background

Best of IFA 2025 awards – our 15 favorite tech reveals at the show, from next-gen TVs to stair-climbing robo-vacs

By Matt Bolton published

From hybrid gaming laptops to AI home robots to elite turntables, IFA in Berlin saw tech innovations of all kinds.

Dreame Cyber10 Ultra robot vacuum with mechanical arm

I just watched a robot vacuum pick up a brush and sweep in a corner, and this might be the future of cleaning

By Ruth Hamilton published

Right now, Dreame's bot cleans with all the enthusiasm of a sleep-deprived teen, but the idea has tons of potential.

Eufy MarsWalker and Dreame Cyber X

I've seen two game-changing stair-climbing robot vacs in action – there's one clear winner in the race to the top

By Ruth Hamilton published

The Eufy MarsWalker and Dreame Cyber X both have modules that enable them to move between floors.

Dyson HushJet Purifier Compact air purifier (left) and a close up of the internal filters

Dyson just launched its first desktop air purifier, and it's inspired by a jet engine – but thankfully it's a lot quieter

By Ruth Hamilton published

The new HushJet Purifier Compact uses a completely different format to previous Dyson air purifiers.

Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai robot vacuum

I've just seen Dyson's surprise new robot vacuum, and it looks great... but why is it so enormous?

By Ruth Hamilton published

The new Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai checks many of the the boxes missed by the disappointing 360 Vis Nav.

Dyson V8 Cyclone vacuum

Dyson just released the vacuum we actually wanted – an upgraded V8 that costs basically the same as the original

By Ruth Hamilton published

After a Dyson vacuum at a price that doesn't make you want to cry? The V8 Cylone is it.

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